MOT reliability
Audi Saloon
12 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Audi Saloon vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Audi Saloon has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 132,058 miles.
12
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
8,197
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Audi Saloon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Audi Saloon MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Steering9%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
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Body & structure1%
Audi Saloon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (2)
Most common Audi Saloon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Audi Saloon MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b) (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Air freshener removed from drivers view (2 times)
- Bonnet safty catch siezed (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Front brake discs worn (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
Audi Saloon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 109,116 |
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 112,090 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 123,139 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 245,888 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 188,730 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 127,790 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 107,538 |
| 1990 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 100,850 |
| 1986 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 131,799 |
Audi Saloon reliability FAQ
Across 12 Audi Saloon vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Audi Saloon MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Audi Saloon in our data has covered around
132,058 miles.
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